Join Park Ranger, David Frisque for a look at the life and activity in a vernal pool early in the spring. Vernal pools are important breeding areas for some of the more reclusive and seldom seen amphibians such as wood frogs, and salamanders. Because these temporary wetlands often dry up completely by late summer or early fall, egg laying and early development of juvenile salamanders and frogs must begin early in the spring.

The Vernal Pool walk will be at the Stephen Young Trail area. Meet at the parking lot for the trail located on Tabor Road, about one mile past the refuge Visitor Center. Look for roadside signage “Refuge Trails Parking.” Bring a small flashlight and wear waterproof footwear.

Join refuge volunteer, Greg Simard on a Woodcock Walk at the Stephen Young Marsh area. Woodcock have a unique courtship display that incorporates an aerial display and a ground level calling display that occurs near[...]

Join Friends Board Members Ken Copenhaver and Julie Filiberti for a birding walk on the Maquam/Black Creek Trail! The purpose of these monthly walks is to gather long-term data on the presence of birds, their[...]

The Missisquoi NWR will conduct a Refuge Green Up Day. The refuge will concentrate its efforts on river cleanup activities using refuge boats. Refuge staff will monitor river water levels and flows. Should floodplain water[...]